Joseph Aloba, father of late singer Mohbad, has maintained that his son will not be laid to rest until a DNA test is conducted to confirm the paternity of the singer’s child. A Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu had earlier ordered a Deoxyribonucleic Acid test to determine whether Liam Aloba is the biological son of the deceased. The directive was issued by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga while ruling on an application filed by the late singer’s father. Speaking in a video shared on his TikTok page on Sunday, Aloba alleged that some influential persons were attempting to obstruct the process. He…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress is grappling with internal tensions ahead of its National Convention scheduled for March 26 and 27 at Eagle Square, Abuja, as some aspirants have accused party officials of deliberately denying them access to nomination forms. Despite assurances by the leadership that preparations for the exercise are on track, complaints over the emergence of preferred candidates and alleged restriction in the sale of expression of interest forms have heightened concerns about divisions within the party. An aspirant for the position of Zonal Vice Chairman (South-South) and Director-General of the APC State Assembly Forum, Ambassador Dagogo Fubara,…
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, convened in Lagos on Sunday for a high-level meeting ahead of the party’s governorship primaries slated for next month. The meeting, which took place at the Eko Hotel in Victoria Island, followed an earlier visit by the governors to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Ikoyi. The governors were said to have congratulated him on his recent state visit to the United Kingdom and the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Although 31 APC governors are expected to participate, about 21 had arrived at the…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Sunday received notable opposition figures at his Kano residence in the spirit of the Sallah celebration. Those present at the gathering included the 2023 Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, who is now associated with the African Democratic Congress; Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party; and a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson. Kwankwaso shared images from the visit on his verified X account, describing the occasion as a memorable Sallah gathering marked by goodwill. He wrote, “I was honoured to receive Their…
Abiodun Ayoyinka, the veteran actor who brought the iconic character Papa Ajasco to life for decades, has announced a rebranding of his public persona. In a video shared on Instagram on Saturday, Ayoyinka formally introduced his new stage identity as Bondu Alaska. The announcement follows his recent statement about financial difficulties and a public disagreement with Wale Adenuga, founder of Wale Adenuga Productions, over the use of the “Papa Ajasco” brand. “Good morning Nigerians. I am Bondu Alaska, the one and only Bondu Alaska,” he said in the video, which quickly went viral. He expressed gratitude to fans for their…
The Ondo State Police Command has taken into custody a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with the death of a woman, Olaseni Veronica, in Iboropa, Akoko axis of the state. The arrest, according to the command, followed credible intelligence that led operatives to launch a probe into the incident. Police said the investigation gained momentum after detectives traced the victim’s missing mobile phone, which eventually led them to the suspect. During questioning, the suspect was said to have admitted to committing the crime, confessing that he had sexual relations with the victim before allegedly taking her life. Describing the…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued three victims following an abduction incident captured on Closed-Circuit Television in the Oda area of Akure. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who said the operation was carried out through intelligence-driven policing and coordinated field actions. According to the statement, the arrests were triggered by the circulation of a CCTV video on social media showing the abduction of a victim by suspected criminals in Oda. The Command subsequently deployed its intelligence team to analyse the footage and…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident captured on CCTV in Oda, Akure, and rescued three victims. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed the circulation of a video showing the abduction. He said the command swiftly mobilised its intelligence unit, deploying digital tracking and coordinated operations to identify those involved. “Upon receiving the footage, the Command immediately activated its intelligence team, leveraging digital surveillance analysis and coordinated field operations to identify and apprehend the suspects,” the statement read.…
No fewer than 40 persons were injured, while one life was lost in separate tanker-related explosions that occurred in Lagos and Cross River states on Saturday. In Lagos, the explosion happened in the early hours along the Lekki–Epe Expressway near Ologuro Bus Stop in the Sangotedo area. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency disclosed that the incident occurred after a tipper truck crashed into a gas tanker, triggering a massive fire outbreak. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that the driver of the tipper truck died from the impact, while two women sustained injuries. He said, “On arrival at…
Tension has gripped Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, as several female students have reportedly fled the community following recent assaults on women during a traditional festival. Findings by Sunday PUNCH indicated that the development followed the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival, where disturbing videos surfaced online showing young women being chased, stripped and assaulted by groups of youths, triggering widespread outrage across the country. A student leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that many female students, still shaken by the incident, had begun leaving the area over fears of further violence. He said, “Most…